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Ousmane Sembène

Writing

0.3 Popularity Jan 01, 1923 (84 years old) Ziguinchor, Casamance, Senegal

Ousmane Sembène (January 1, 1923 — June 9, 2007), often credited in the French style as Sembène Ousmane in articles and reference works, was a Senegalese film director, producer and writer. The Los Angeles Times considered him one of the greatest authors of Africa and he has often been called th...

Biography

Ousmane Sembène (January 1, 1923 — June 9, 2007), often credited in the French style as Sembène Ousmane in articles and reference works, was a Senegalese film director, producer and writer. The Los Angeles Times considered him one of the greatest authors of Africa and he has often been called the "Father of African film."

Filmography 37

2015
Sembene! Movie

as Himself (archive footage)

2004
Moolaadé Movie

Writer

2004
Moolaadé Movie

Director

2004
Moolaadé Movie

Producer

2001
Faat Kiné Movie

Director

2001
Faat Kiné Movie

Writer

1993
Guelwaar Movie

Director

1993
Guelwaar Movie

Writer

1993
Guelwaar Movie

Producer

1988
Camp de Thiaroye Movie

Director

1988
Camp de Thiaroye Movie

Screenplay

1978
Ceddo Movie

as Ibrahima

1978
Ceddo Movie

Writer

1978
Ceddo Movie

Director

1975
Xala Movie

Director

1975
Xala Movie

Writer

Photos 6

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Personal Details

Known For Writing
Gender Not specified
Birthday January 01, 1923 (84 years old)
Died June 09, 2007
Place of Birth Ziguinchor, Casamance, Senegal
Also Known As Ousmane Sembene, 우스만 셈벤
Years Active 1963 - 2023
Popularity 0.3
Career Stats
37 Total Credits
8 Movie Roles
6 Photos